Brand Name
Atorva 20
Generic Name / Composition
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Main Category
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Lipid-Lowering Medicine
Description
Atorva 20 Tablet contains Atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine from the statin class.
It works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver.
This lowers bad cholesterol (LDL, triglycerides), raises good cholesterol (HDL), and helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
Uses / Indications
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High cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia, Dyslipidemia)
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Prevention of heart attack and stroke
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Atherosclerosis (plaque in blood vessels)
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Diabetes patients with high cholesterol
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Mixed lipid disorders
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As prescribed by physician)
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Adults: Usually 10–20 mg once daily; may be increased up to 80 mg/day depending on lipid levels
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Can be taken with or without food, preferably in the evening
Route: Oral
Side Effects
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Headache, dizziness
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Nausea, stomach upset, constipation
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Muscle pain, weakness (myalgia)
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Rare: Liver enzyme elevation, rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle damage)
Precautions / Warnings
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Not recommended in liver disease or pregnancy
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Use with caution in kidney disease or chronic alcohol use
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Report any unexplained muscle pain/weakness immediately
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Regular monitoring of lipid profile & liver function is required
Drug Interactions
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Alcohol (↑ liver toxicity)
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Fibrates (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate – ↑ muscle damage risk)
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Antibiotics/antifungals (↑ atorvastatin levels)
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Warfarin (↑ bleeding risk)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
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